Life: It Goes On - June 15

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers and father figures! I know from watching my own father, husband, brother, and brothers-in-law that far more men will help mold our children than just their own fathers and I thank all of those who have helped make my children the people they are today!

What a wonderful weekend we've had! The College World Series, held in Omaha for the past 65 years, opened Friday and we went down Friday night with friends to watch the opening ceremonies. Our friends are both graduates of TCU so we will help them cheer their alma mater on during the series. The atmosphere in and around the ballpark is so much fun. Today Mini-him and Miss H taking The Big Guy to a game for Father's Day. It's a win-win; he gets a day at the ballpark and I get several hours to myself!

Light was bad but you get the idea!

Last night we attended the wedding of dear friends' daughter. BG and the father of the bride have been friends since they were 14 and I have known the mother since my freshman year of college so it was wonderful to get to help them celebrate the occasion. We old folks shut down the party, just like the old days. BG even got to sit in on a song and play the congo drums!

Here's What I'm:

Listening To: The music of my college years - Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Bob Seeger. It's music that always makes me happy.

Watching: Baseball, of course, and, this morning, The Last of The Mohicans. I will watch this movie for the soundtrack alone. Although I always find it annoying that they made some changes that seem unnecessary. Such a sad movie!

Reading: I've started Chevy Stevens' latest, That Night but I'm really struggling with it. It reads much like YA with the entire story having the feel of being told from a teenager's perspective although much of it is told from the perspective of an older person. I'm not sure I'll finish it.

Making: Chocolate chip peanut butter cookies for National Peanut Butter Cookie Day.

Planning: On using this week to wrap up projects that are in the works. I've got a gallery wall to put together and work continues outside. Hoping to find time to get to a baseball game, too, this week.

TCU Horned Frogs at the parade of teams

Grateful for: Time with friends. Nothing helps me relax more than time with old friends and all of the laughter that includes.

Loving: Spending so much time on the patio this week.

Junkstock

Wondering: If it's possible to make outdoor slip covers? The cushions on my chairs are in need of being replaced but we can't find new ones that fit. Hate to have to buy all new furniture just because the upholstery is looking bad. Have any of you ever tried this?

Looking forward to: Junkstock - basically a giant outdoor party with music, food, and lots of vintage and funky fun stuff to buy. I've been wanting to go for a long time but there's always something else on my agenda that weekend. This year I can finally go!

What are you looking forward to this week? What are your plans for the rest of the summer?